Players Discussion
Big man can step up
Jason Jakstys' playing time has been limited since coming to Illinois. He redshirted in 2024-25 and missed the back half of last season with a blood clot.
Jakstys needs to come up HUGE with David Mirkovic and Zvonimir Ivisic both out. He has seven offensive rebounds and 10 defensive rebounds in his career through just 48 minutes.
Mirkovic injury update
Will the Illini be able to tread water if David Mirkovic has to miss regular season games? Or is Illinois in trouble amid a loaded nonconference slate?
Ayo's YouTube Channel
Ayo mentioned that he will have content all year! Very cool watch
INCREDIBLE TD from Illini WR commit
Check out this amazing leaping touchdown grab over two defenders tonight by three-star Illinois wide receiver commit Brody Knowles:
Expecting a big year for Brayden Trimble?
Check out these comments from Collin Dixon on redshirt freshman wide receiver Brayden Trimble:
ILL TEs in NFL Draft Rankings
Dane Brugler had two Illinois tight ends in his NFL Draft rankings. Converted running back Kaden Feagin was ranked the No. 11 senior in the class, followed by Christian Abney at No. 16.
How many Illini will be drafted next spring? Are you a believer of Feagin's conversion to tight end?
Keaton Wagler has acting chops
Check out the Clippers' schedule release video, in which former Illini Keaton Wagler stars in a parody of Obsession. Did not realize Wagler could act like this!
Massive deal for Devon Witherspoon!
Former Illinois defender Devon Witherspoon has agreed to a massive extension with the Seattle Seahawks! According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, it's $132 million over four years with $101 million guaranteed. That makes him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL HISTORY!
Huge for the Fighting Illini!
Brady Pettigrew visiting Illinois
Local 2028 five-star guard Brady Pettigrew is visiting Champaign on Oct. 2. Pettigrew is from Bolingbrook and the No. 18 player in his class, according to 247 Sports. Do you think Brad Underwood and the Fighting Illini will be able to land him?
Illinois OL transfer named to "All-Geezer Team"
The Athletic put out their annual "All-Geezer Team," which highlights sixth, seventh or even eighth-year players in college football. Illinois offensive lineman Jake Renfro, who transferred from Wisconsin this offseason, made the list.